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| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | WTTW | Welch Will Not Seek New Term as Speaker After 26 House Democrats Call for Change | https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/05/welch-step-aside-illinois-house-speaker-after-26-illinois-democrats-called-new-top | _**Article Summary** _ * _House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch issued a statement Thursday afternoon saying he will not seek another term as speaker._ * _Twenty-six House Democrats signed a letter opposing another term of leadership for Welch._ * _Several of the members told Capitol News Illinois they had concerns about … |
| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Attention Metra riders: Rail agency launches major change for alert system | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/attention-train-riders-metra-announces-major-change-for-alert-system/4013000/ | Metra riders now have a new way of receiving service alerts as the rail agency made a big change this week. Starting Thursday, Metra said an upgraded alert system would allow customers to receive text messages in addition to emails. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ … |
| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | NBC Local | From a Chicago-set rom-com to a live-action classic: What to watch and stream | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/from-a-chicago-set-rom-com-to-a-live-action-classic-what-to-watch-and-stream/4013013/ | With the time change making it dark early, and colder weather moving in, it could be a good weekend for watching movies. Richard Roeper shares his take on what to watch and stream this weekend. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][6] WATCH HERE ][7] … |
| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch resigns post amid controversy | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-house-speaker-chris-welch-resigns-post-amid-controversy/4013024/ | Emanuel “Chris” Welch is resigning as Illinois House Speaker amid controversy over his handling of an investigation into harassment allegations against a state representative. Just days after the 2026 midterm elections, Welch has announced he will step down from his role leading the Democratic caucus in the chamber, with legislators … |
| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Search on for hit-and-run driver who severely injured Elgin High School student | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/search-on-for-hit-and-run-driver-who-severely-injured-elgin-high-school-student/4013045/ | It could take months for an Elgin high School student to walk again, and the search is on for the hit-and-run driver who injured her. Jazmyn Trejo remains hospitalized after a hit and run crash left her with severe injuries. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Community honors Chicago anti-violence advocate killed on Halloween night | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/community-honors-chicago-anti-violence-advocate-killed-halloween-night | ![Chicago community mourns anti-violence advocate killed on Halloween][13] ![Chicago community mourns anti-violence advocate killed on Halloween][13] #### [ Chicago community mourns anti-violence advocate killed on Halloween ][14] Family, friends and community leaders gathered in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood to honor Andre Thomas, a longtime anti-violence advocate shot and killed on … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch won't seek another term amid Democratic opposition | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-house-speaker-chris-welch-will-not-seek-another-term-speaker | ![Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he won't seek another term][7] ![Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he won't seek another term][7] #### [ Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he won't seek another term ][8] Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is planning to step down amid opposition from … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 74-year-old woman killed in pedestrian crash in Aurora, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/74-year-old-woman-killed-pedestrian-crash-aurora-police-say | ![][1] article FILE - Police lights. #### The Brief * * A 74-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening on North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora. * Police said the woman was crossing the road when she was struck by a northbound Chrysler 200 sedan. * The … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Retiring fire commissioner grilled about 'downgrades' in emergency medical response | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/11/05/fire-commissioner-annette-holt-hot-seat-emergency-medical-response | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][36] * [ Facebook ][37] * [ Bluesky ][38] * [ Email ][39] * [ Reddit ][40] * [ Flipboard ][41] Hours after a town house fire [ killed a family of four ][42] in Rogers Park, questions about Chicago … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Previewing the best second-round IHSA football playoff games | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/11/05/previewing-the-best-second-round-ihsa-football-playoff-games | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][27] * [ Facebook ][28] * [ Bluesky ][29] * [ Email ][30] * [ Reddit ][31] * [ Flipboard ][32] Here’s a look at some of the best games in the second round of the IHSA playoffs. Check out … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons' arrival at Halas Hall has been flawless, on and off the field | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/11/05/new-bears-dt-jeffery-simmons-arrival-at-halas-hall-has-been-flawless-on-and-off-the-field | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] Amid the whirlwind of getting traded — very abruptly — from the Titans to [ the Bears ][23] , … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 'Broadview Six' prosecutor asks judge to delay high-stakes hearing where feds could take the stand | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/11/05/broadview-six-prosecutor-asks-judge-to-delay-high-stakes-hearing-where-feds-could-take-the-stand | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A prosecutor who’s **** been **** ordered **** to testify **** about the tainted [ “Broadview Six” ][7] case … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Chicago police strengthen criticized missing person policy for the first time in a decade | https://chicagoreader.com/news/chicago-police-strengthen-criticized-missing-person-policy-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade/ | _This story is being copublished by Invisible Institute and the_ Chicago Reader The Chicago Police Department has rewritten an internal policy that allowed officers to easily close missing persons cases they did not solve. This [ new policy ][1] , finalized in February and obtained through a public records request … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Gas prices could soon dip below $4 a gallon. So why are fuel costs falling? | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gas-prices-below-four-dollars-expert-predicts/ | Motorists could soon see U.S. gasoline prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time since July, according to energy experts. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at price-tracking firm GasBuddy, told CBS News that he expects the national average for gas, which the price-tracking firm put at [ … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | West Englewood balloon release honors slain violence prevention leader Andre Thomas | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/west-englewood-balloon-release-violence-prevention-leader-andre-thomas/ | A Chicago area [ violence prevention leader who was shot and killed last weekend ][27] was remembered on Thursday with a balloon release in West Englewood. Family members and community activists gathered at the nonprofit Integrity & Fidelity, the community violence intervention program founded by Andre Thomas, who was shot … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Lawsuit filed, second caregiver charged with sharing nude videos of memory care patients in South Barrington, Illinois | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/memory-care-employee-charged-lawsuit-filed-patients-videos/ | A second employee has been charged with [ sharing nude videos of patients at Encore Memory Care in South Barrington ][26] , Illinois. Meanwhile, the family of one of the victims has filed a lawsuit. In September, 25-year-old Madison Russo pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of disseminating unlawful videos … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Judge rules lawsuit filed by Black driver arrested for legal gun shows plausible "widespread practice" in CPD | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/black-gun-owners-chicago-ccl-lawsuit/ | A judge has ruled that the federal lawsuit of a Black driver who was wrongly arrested by Chicago police can proceed, acknowledging a possible widespread pattern of discrimination against people who were wrongly charged for gun violations. CBS News Chicago Investigators first exposed a [ pattern of these types of … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch will not seek another term as Illinois House Speaker | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chris-welch-illinois-house-democrats-new-speaker/ | State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch will not seek another term as Illinois House Speaker, his office confirmed to CBS News Chicago Thursday evening. In a statement, he wrote, "I have worked tirelessly to serve this House Democratic Caucus. It is one that I love, and deeply respect. I have always … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago rat birth control pilot program now in Albany Park | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-rat-birth-control-program-albany-park/ | A Chicago pilot program that feeds rat birth control to curb the city's rodent problem is now expanding into Albany Park. The program was [ initially launched in 2025 ][5] by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. This year it [ expanded onto the North Side ][6] , in … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | November 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago teaming up with Prism Health for two-year childhood lead exposure testing pilot program | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/childhood-lead-exposure-testing-pilot-program-prism-health/ | Lead poisoning in children can lead to serious problems like learning disabilities, speech problems, and delayed growth. In Chicago, lead exposure disproportionately affects some communities more than others. That's why the city launched a two-year program to change that. All of Chicago uses one source for drinking water, but between … |